LINDENHURST, N.Y. (CBS 2) — The widow of a police officer killed by a drunk driver gave a heart-wrenching address on Long Island, sharing her emotions for the first time to hundreds of police officers on Long Island.

She’s appeared publicly before – most recently at the sentencing of the drunk driver who killed her husband – but until now, Susan Ciano has never spoken of the devastation of becoming a hero cop’s widow.

“I miss him terribly,” she said. “He always said goodbye to me, always gave me a kiss.”

“No matter how many arrests are made and how many laws are enacted, drunk drivers seem to find a way,” Ciano said.

Prosecutors, police and parents pledged to help MADD, and Susan Ciano is working to assist victims, mandate ignition locks and broaden the use of breathalyzers.

Despite her grief, Susan Ciano said one man’s decision to drive drunk has changed her life into one of activism and education. She said her mission is to make it impossible for repeat drunk drivers to keep their licenses.